MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 10 -- The University of Minnesota issued the following news release: Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians have reached a significant milestone in their long-standing partnership. The organizations have signed a Letter of Intent outlining the University of Minnesota's intent to purchase the four key academic health facilities that make up the M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center -- the East a  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 3 -- General Mills, a food company, issued the following news release: New LOADED cereal delivers more of favorite brands like Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs and Trix, but now loaded with delicious vanilla creme. To celebrate, General Mills is dropping a limited-edition collection of swag because LOADED is not just rich in flavor, but offers fans a chance to live the *Cereal* Rich lifestyle. Living "Cereal Rich" is about living life to the filled-est and bringi  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 10 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has opened applications for grant funding to help increase the competitiveness of Minnesota-grown specialty crops in domestic and foreign markets. The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funds projects focused on marketing and promotion, research and development, expanding availability and access, and addressing challenges confronting producers  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 10 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: Governor Tim Walz has authorized emergency assistance for St. Louis County due to damage caused by heavy rain and flooding from September 23-25. "Minnesota's emergency management team coordinates year-round with local counties to address damages caused by severe weather," said Governor Walz. "The state stands ready to deliver assistance and help communities recover from unexpected severe weather even  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 10 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced that they have selected Lisa Harrison-Hadler to serve as the Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities. "I am pleased to select Lisa Harrison-Hadler as the Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities," said Governor Walz. "Lisa has extensive experience serving and advocating for compassionate care  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 10 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Food Safety and Defense Task Force, Prescription Drug Affordability Advisory Council, and Technology Advisory Council. * * * Derick Davis - Woodbury, MN Food Safety and Defense Task Force Cybersecurity Representative Effective: February 14, 2024 Term Expires: June 30, 2027 New Seat * * *   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 10 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced their support for a legislative package to ease the burden of medical debt on Minnesotans. The provisions are part of the Minnesota Debt Fairness Agenda, which Attorney General Keith Ellison has developed with stakeholders over the last several months and which will soon be introduced by Sen. Liz Boldon and Rep. Liz Reyer. The A  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 10 -- The Minnesota House Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus issued the following news release: On Monday, February 12 at 4:00 p.m., the House Education Policy Committee will hold a public hearing on comprehensive legislation, authored by Rep. Cedrick Frazier (DFL-New Hope), to provide a uniform system across the state for districts that decide to have a School Resource Officer (SRO) program. Additional information and documents from the hearing are available on the Educat  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 10 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following newsletter on Feb. 9, 2024, by State Sen. Gene Dornink, R-Brownsdale: * * * Friends and neighbors, Governor Walz recently appeared on WCCO Sunday Morning to discuss key issues impacting our state and nation. As I reflect on this interview, it appears to me that the governor is forgetting his One Minnesota promise. Did he forget that in the Minnesota Senate he has just a one-seat majority that was won b  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 9 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following newsletter on Feb. 8, 2024, by State Sen. Glenn Gruenhagen, R-Glencoe: * * * Friends and neighbors, We are in the middle of a full-blown border disaster courtesy of President Biden and Democrats that run our government. Here in Minnesota, Democrats are not trying to get the crisis under control. They are fueling it. Their latest effort is a proposal to make Minnesota a sanctuary state. This idea is ter  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 9 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: The Supreme Court of Ohio has appointed Taft Columbus partner David Thomas to the Commission on the Rules of Practice and Procedure in Ohio Courts. Thomas will also serve as vice-chair for the Evidence Rules subcommittee. His three-year term began Jan. 1, 2024. The Commission on Rules of Practice and Procedure is established by the Supreme Court to assist the Court in exercising the rule-making powers granted in Art  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 3 -- General Mills, a food company, issued the following news release: For the first time ever, Totino's(TM) Pizza Rolls(TM) is bringing hot-and-ready deliveries right to your front door, providing the ultimate Big Game snacking experience. Available only on Sunday, Feb. 11, via DoorDash and Uber Eats platforms, football and snacking fans in select areas of Las Vegas, Los Angeles and New York City can select from a menu of special-edition recipes and have the Pizza   more